Mark J. Sacco PLLC

Facing criminal charges is a frightening experience. Even if you think you've done nothing wrong, trying to talk your way out of a difficult situation with the police can only make things worse. Whether you are accused of drunk driving, fraud or smuggling illegal aliens, talk to a skilled New York criminal defense attorney immediately.

Woman acquitted of 14 count indictment charging Enterprise Corruption after 12 week trial. A jury deliberated two days before acquitting the client of all charges.

Schenectady County man charged with three counts of felony Grand Larceny for allegedly stealing from company’s payroll. After investigation of payroll datacharges were dismissed.

Man indicted for five felony counts of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument for possession counterfeit money. On the eve of trial a negotiation was reached dismissing the indictment and allowing the client to plead guilty to a misdemeanor.

Man charged with Burglary in the second degree for allegedly stealing over $9000 in cash from a business. After lengthy investigation it was determined he was not the responsible party and the Grand Jury dismissed the charges.

Man charged with over 400 counts of violating the housing code facing a potential fine of over $400,000 and jail time, has case dismissed.

Criminal investigation by the New York State Department of Labor concerning fraudulent receipt of unemployment benefits. After negotiations with the agency, client was not charged.

Immigrant charged with felony larceny for misuse of food benefits and authorization cards. After negotiations, the client plead to non-criminal violation, avoiding deportation.

Client charged with Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument for presenting a drug prescription to a pharmacy. Felony charges were dismissed after defense investigation showed that the prescription was proper.

Criminal investigation into Computer Tampering and Unauthorized Use of a Computer by the New York State Police. Client’s computer seized by police. After defense investigation and negotiation no criminal charges were filed and client’s computer was returned.

Woman accused of felony possession of a forged prescription for hydrocodone. After case was prepared for trial charges were dismissed due to lack of proof.

Albany County man charged with felony Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument has charges dismissed.

Woman charged with crime of Issuing a Bad Check. Check was not intentionally issued in bad faith. Charges were dismissed.

Department of Social Services Investigation concerning alleged welfare fraud for fraudulently receiving child care. After negotiations with DSS, no charges were filed.

Albany County man charged with felony conspiracy permitted to plead to non-criminal violation.

Canadian citizen acquitted in Federal Criminal trial in Syracuse, New York. The client was charged with Conspiracy to smuggle narcotics into the United States. After a lengthy trial, the jury found the client not guilty of all charges in a Federal Conspiracy indictment.

Federal Conspiracy Indictment dismissed in Albany, New York. A man accused of Conspiracy and Racketeering charges had charges dismissed after the defense investigation determined that the client had been wrongfully accused.

Weapons

Court dismisses charges against man allegedly in possession of illegal firearmsand charged with criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree.

Man charged with third degree criminal possession of a weapon, four counts of fifth degree conspiracy, and a charge of overdriving, torturing, and injuring an animal has charges dismissed, and remaining charges reduced to non-criminal violation.

Man charged with felony Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Menacing and Assault in Albany County. After negotiations with the District Attorney’s Office, weapons charges were dismissed and case resolved with a non-criminal violation.

Woman charged with threatening neighbor. After negotiating with District Attorney’s Office, charges were dismissed.

Man charged with menacing girlfriend and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the fourth degree for possession of a shotgun. Charges dismissed.

Man acquitted in weapons possession case. Client was accused of possessing a loaded handgun. After a jury trial, client was found not guilty of all charges.

Rape/Sex Crimes

Man charged with second degree sexual abuse has charge reduced to non-criminal violation, thereby avoiding registration as a sex offender.
Man accused of first degree sexual abuse found not guilty after jury trial.

Rape and sexual misconduct charges dismissed after defense counsel made motion to dismiss for lack of proof. Indictment dismissed.

New York State Police investigation of client regarding sexual abuse allegations. After providing the police with additional information the investigation was closed.

Client charged with Rape in the first degree after woman alleged non-consensual sex after a party. Investigation revealed the accusation was false and client permitted to plead to non-criminal violation.

Rape charges dismissed. Man wrongfully accused of Rape in the First Degree has charges dismissed after negotiations with prosecutors and a defense investigation that showed a lack of proof against the client.

Man charged with Patronizing a Prostitute has charges reduced to a non-criminal violation after the defense discovers problems with the prosecutor’s proof.

Schenectady County man charged with Loitering for the Purposes of Engaging in Prostitution has charges dismissed after defense motion challenges constitutionality of law.

New York State Police investigation into alleged rape. After defense investigation and discussions with law enforcement, no criminal charges were filed.

Client charged with forcible touching permitted to plead to low grade misdemeanor and avoid registration as a sex-offender after defense investigation reveals accused may have had ulterior motives for making report.

Attorney from foreign jurisdiction charged with fourth degree Grand Larceny has charges reduced to noncriminal violation in order to preserve her ability to practice in home jurisdiction.

Court dismisses third degree assault charges against man after evidence shows he was not the initial aggressor and was only acting in self-defense.

College student facing felony larceny charges has case dismissed when defense proves that he was an unwilling participant to a fellow student’s undisclosed illegal conduct.

Man facing second degree assault charges and potential risk to immigrationstatus receives reduction to non-criminal violation when defense shows that the defendant was falsely accused and that initial accuser had motive to lie.

College student charged with second degree assault has charges reduced to non-criminal violation when defense shows that he was defending himself and girlfriend from racially motivated assault.

Man charged with second degree stalking has charges reduced to non-criminal violation after defense secured surveillance tapes which proved client was not guilty.

Man charged with third degree assault has case dismissed.

Man charged with second degree assault has charges reduced to non-criminal charge

Man accused of second degree attempted robbery has charges dismissed following motions made by defendant.

Woman charged with second degree assault has charges reduced to non-criminal violation.

Man charged with second degree assault and robbery in the first degree has charges reduced to simple on-criminal violation after defense highlights to prosecutor inconsistencies in witness statements.

Man charged with felony assault charges has case dismissed after defense shows that he was defending his sister and nephew in a domestic dispute involving baby’s father.

Man acquitted of Murder charges in Schenectady, New York. The jury discounted the three eyewitness accounts of the shooting and found the client not guilty of all charges.

Man acquitted in shooting incident in Geneva, New York. Client was accused of shooting at a group of people with a handgun. After a lengthy trial, the jury found the client not guilty of all charges.

Murder charges dismissed against man accused of shooting two home invaders in Schenectady, New York.

Client was indicted for Robbery. After the case was prepared and investigated a plea deal was reached during jury selection in which the indictment was dismissed and the client accepted a misdemeanor disposition.

Charges against man charged with grand larceny and criminal possession of stolen property in Schenectady County dismissed following the filing of defendant’s motions.

Charges of criminal possession of stolen property against man in Schenectady County dismissed after defense counsel argues there was no lawful reason to arrest the defendant.

Client charged with stealing merchandise from department store has charges dismissed after a showing by defense that the items were purchased.

Albany County accused of Attempted Burglary permitted to plead to non-criminal violation after defense convinces the authorities the client’s actions were nothing more than a high school prank, and not criminal in nature.

Man charged with felony Criminal Mischief for allegedly destroying a car. Charges dismissed after defense showed he was not present.

Woman charged with Criminal Mischief. Charges dismissed after proof was presented that she was not present for the crime.

Man charged with felony Reckless Endangerment for allegedly smashing windows with an axe is allowed to plead to a non-criminal violation.

Charges against a Schenectady woman alleging destruction of a neighbors property. Charges dismissed.

New York City man accused of running large marijuana distribution ring and possessing large quantity of marijuana has charges reduced to simple violation.

Schenectady County woman charged with felony drug possession pleads to non-drug misdemeanor after investigation reveals she never possessed any drugs.

Despite adverse ruling at trial level, defense counsel’s motion ultimately prevail at Appellate Court to suppress drugs seized as the result of an unlawful search. All charges for felony drug sales and possession dismissed.

Canadian citizen acquitted in Federal Criminal trial in Syracuse, New York. The client was charged with Conspiracy to smuggle narcotics into the United States. After a lengthy trial, the jury found the client not guilty of all charges in a Federal Conspiracy indictment.

Federal Conspiracy Indictment dismissed in Albany, New York. A man accused ofConspiracy and Racketeering charges had charges dismissed after the defense investigation determined that the client had been wrongfully accused.

Man acquitted following a jury trial on felony charges of possession of marijuana in Schenectady County.

Greene County man charged with criminal possession of marijuana and criminal possession of controlled substances has charges dismissed after it was shown by the defense he was not in actual possession.

Man charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana after his house was raided by federal agents. After careful scrutiny of the warrant and negotiations with the prosecutor, charges were dismissed.

Man charged in seven count indictment with criminal sale of heroin. Even though the client had an extensive criminal history, this office was able to negotiate a probation sentence which required no jail time.

Man accused of Possessing Heroine and Marijuana has charges dismissed in Rockland County, New York. The client was accused of possessing heroine and marijuana found in a car. After a preliminary hearing and lengthy negotiations, the charges were dismissed.

Charges dismissed in drug possession case charging a class A felony for possession of hallucinogenic substances.

Schenectady County man indicted for felony marijuana possession has indictment dismissed and charges reduced to a class B misdemeanor.

Schenectady man charged with felony criminal possession of cocaine. After defense investigation and when defense proof was presented to the Grand Jury a no true bill was voted by the Grand Jury; dismissing the charges.

Client charged with felony Criminal Sale of Marijuana. After defense investigation showed no sale was made client permitted to plead to non-criminal violation.

Charges dismissed against man charged with possessing marijuana in Schenectady County after defense investigation reveal search was unlawful.

Court dismisses Harassment and Endangering the Welfare of a Child has charges filed against a Schenectady County woman after extensive pre-trial defense motions. Charges dismissed again after prosecutor attempts to charge client with same charges.